November is a special month for Gwen and me. Ten years ago in November of 2006 we began a new life journey. Of all the times to begin a lifestyle change why would God pick November? Really, the food, the smells, the social events with food!

I didn’t even know I was on a new journey until about three months into it. God can be sneaky! What a journey he had planned for us. He started the journey for us and we had the desire to keep it going!

To say I am thankful, full of gratitude, joyous and humbled by my experiences and journey over the past ten years is really, honestly an understatement. There are no words expressive enough to convey the feelings I get when I wake up every morning with a renewed spirit and health. There are days that I am overwhelmed with gratitude just driving down the road. If you haven’t experienced sitting on the cliff looking at death it would be hard for you to imagine it. Those of you that have stared at death know exactly what I am trying to convey. Today, I have a body free of disease and illness. I no longer sit on the sidelines and watch everyone else play in life. I am now a player in life! Thank you God!

You may not be a spiritual person and I respect that. However, I am a deeply spiritual man with roots that run deep in my beliefs. I know the past 10 years has been an act of God, not of my own. You need to understand, I wasn’t interested in a wellness journey and the thoughts were not even on my mind, but it happened. I had given up on myself because I was a miserable failure at dieting. God had a different plan however. Gwen was the catalyst that produced the miracle for both of us.

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Just to give you an idea of the amazing transformation and journey we were blessed with;

Gwen has lost almost 90 pounds and I have lost over 220 pounds. We both kicked disease and illness to the curb in ways doctors say can’t be done. Gwen suffered from severe fibromyalgia, IBS, depression, memory loss, pain and anxiety ten years ago. Now, Gwen regularly rides her bicycle 3 days a week up to 30 miles at a time. Gwen’s longest bicycle ride has been 86 miles, yes 86 miles in one day! Nine years ago I was a type 2 diabetic and suffered from other multiple adverse health conditions. I have done multiple 100-mile bicycle rides and regularly ride 100 to 150 miles per week. We were two people on the precipice staring at disease, misery and eventual early death.

More of the story later.

We invite you to start your own journey and we would love to help you.

The contents of the email or written communication are not medical advice and should not be considered as such! This blog is for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have medical issues and before changing your diet or lifestyle or taking herbal or dietary supplements. Never start an exercise program with getting your doctors approval. Never quit taking medications unless advised to do so by your doctor. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs.

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In 2006 Wally Bishop weighed over 450 lbs. He used whole food nutrition and healthy movement to lose over 200 pounds and keep it off. He is now a Certified Nutritional Consultant and teaches others the simple steps he took that changed the course of his life. Wally created Vive Shake to help others get whole food nutrition, simply. Wally now is a cycling addict and teaches corporate nutrition classes and a 12 week course in his office in Greenville, SC as well as one on one coaching of people trying to lose the weight once and for all and get healthy. @WallyBishopCNC